Limit League: Stockport 2.5 v Marple 1.5, 1 Oct 2019

After a calamitous opening, Matthew staged a fine comeback on debut to win his game on board 3. Martin got Dutched, played like a baboon (in keeping with the tropical conditions), and was losing at move 34 when time pressure led his opponent to agree a draw. 

Those who stayed late saw a fine endgame finish by junior Kyle Pelling in a different match. From being grade 50 in 2017, Kyle is now at 139 and was runner-up in the 2019 UK Chess Challenge Northern Gigafinal Under 12. Could be one to avoid if playing Heywood.

A Prime v M Cutts – draw
J Kelly 1-0 Tony Doust
C Murfin 0-1 Matthew McGrogan
D Peatfield 1-0 Neil Dainty